... they started opening up in abandoned (but interesting) buildings where nobody wanted to spend the money to restore them to their former glory. Some didn’t have a roof (and still don’t), while others had a big courtyard offering ample space for revelers. Set up a bar, get the toilets working, and you’re set. Eventually some expanded to take over several adjoining buildings. The first ones were a success, others followed, and now they’re a fixture on the nightlife circuit... — travel.usatoday.com
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Interesting but the article offers no insight on the legal implications. Are these bars some kind of squatter/adverse possession operation? Or are the legit property owners using this as some kind of means of skirting building codes?
But hey, it's all fun until somebody gets an eye poked out, yo!
Seems a great example of Favela Chic...
Looks pretty good!
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